Publications by authors named "Douglas B Hiller"
Reoccurrence of adverse medical incidents in repeat ultraendurance triathlon competitors.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the recurrence of medical issues among athletes who repeatedly participated in Ironman-distance events from 1989 to 2019, focusing on athletes who had medical evaluations in at least three competitions.
- - Analysis revealed that certain medical incidents, like hyponatremia and nausea, were more likely to reoccur in later years for athletes who experienced them in their first evaluations, while vomiting had a lower chance of reoccurrence.
- - The findings suggest a pattern of recurring medical incidents in elite triathletes, highlighting the need for further research on different triathlon populations and factors like age and gender.